Here is an overview of the development of the AI version (below).
The trial version is free, give it a try and see how it works for you in comparison to ReMask 5. Also log into your Topaz account to see what kind of offer it gives you (my 15% coupon can be applied to whatever the result is).
v1.3.1 - Released August 26, 2020
Features
•Enabling faster GPU mode on Windows
•New UX flows for product ownership
Fixes
•MacOS 10.13 crashes
v1.3.0 - Released August 20, 2020
Major features
•Translucent Mode - Special AI for fabrics and semi-transparent (non-reflective) materials
•Trimap Toolbar - improved discovery and switching to trimap brushes and tools
•Intro Tutorial - simple introduction to the trimap
Improvements
•Close button on tutorials
•Increased range for the Color Range tool
•New Help -> “Re-Install Photoshop Plugins” to install photoshop plugins after mask itself has been installed
•Improved tooltip hints
•Revamped in-app icons
•Adding link to Topaz Facebook group
•Fix a crash on Windows when using some GPUs
•Fix shortcut keys on keyboard which require a modifier be pressed (e.g. German keyboards)
•Fix issue where zooming from multiple views would cause the zoomed image to “jump” in location
v1.2.5 (Released on 7/9/2020):
•Fixed bug where save button was blocked by previous save
•Added in-app NPS survey to help improve product
v1.2.0 - Released April 22, 2020
Major Features
•New Installer experience
•Improved models
•Improved tutorial experience
•New tutorial: “Refinement”
•Improved file menus
•Icons now optimized for system scaling factor
Fixes
•Fixed bug where trimaps were not saving properly pre-first compute
•Fixed bug where system open dialog would pop up after closing an image
v.1.1.0 - Released February 19, 2020
Major Features
•Use the Color Range Tool to selectively apply green or red based on a sampled color + a range controlled by slider. Perfect for complicated shapes and structures that contrast with the background behind them. This tool applies only to blue areas in the trimap.
•Use the “Auto Detect Sky” mode for a quick trimap that cuts out skies in images.
Improvements
•The right panel has been redesigned to improve tool organization and clarity
•“Auto-Update Mask” will now remember preferred setting across sessions
•Trimap can now be saved even before an initial compute
•Improved the tutorial experience for easier learning and better support for future content.
Bug Fixes
•Fixed a bug where right panel would not reset properly on image close
•Fixed various tutorial-breaking application states
•Fixed bug where image drag to open would not prompt to save
•Fixed bug where background would change to original image on clicking the Background “Image” button with no image loaded